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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Mgr Business Development Operations 3
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$175k–$263k/yr
Senior
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$85k–$170k/yr
Other
bachelor degree
Posted 17d ago
Apply by Aug 26
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Red-Team Lead is responsible for planning and executing adversarial security assessments and penetration tests across complex enterprise and cloud environments. They will document findings, evaluate security controls, and collaborate with technical teams to remediate identified risks and vulnerabilities.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically in red-teaming, penetration testing, and threat modeling. A bachelor's degree in a technical field is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Full job description
Overview
We are seeking a Red-Team / Adversarial Security Lead responsible for planning and executing adversarial security assessments across complex enterprise environments. This role develops threat models, identifies potential attack paths and vulnerabilities, develops and executes red-team assessment plans, and evaluates the effectiveness of security controls.
The Red-Team / Adversarial Security Lead will analyze and document assessment results, communicate identified risks and vulnerabilities, recommend appropriate remediation actions, and support pass/fail safety-gate determinations based on established security criteria. This role requires strong technical cybersecurity experience across operating systems, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
Contributions
Develop threat models to identify potential threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and security risks across systems and environments
Develop and execute red-team and adversarial security assessment plans based on defined objectives and security criteria
Perform penetration testing and adversarial testing to identify and validate vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential attack paths
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls through technical testing and adversarial techniques
Analyze vulnerabilities and assessment findings to determine exploitability, potential impact, and associated security risk
Conduct security assessments across diverse operating systems and enterprise technology environments
Assess security risks and attack paths within cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Analyze and document assessment results, technical findings, supporting evidence, and recommended remediation actions
Evaluate assessment results against established security and safety-gate criteria and support pass/fail determinations
Communicate vulnerabilities, assessment findings, recommended remediation steps, and security risks to technical teams and program stakeholders
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, engineering, and architecture teams to understand system environments and evaluate identified risks
Validate remediation of identified vulnerabilities and security weaknesses through follow-up testing
Maintain awareness of evolving threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and adversarial security testing practices
Support the development and refinement of red-team methodologies, assessment procedures, and security testing criteria
Qualifications
Required:
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including hands-on experience with penetration testing, red-team operations, adversarial security testing, vulnerability assessment, or related security disciplines
Experience applying threat modeling methodologies or frameworks, such as STRIDE or equivalent approaches, to identify potential threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and security risks
Experience planning and executing technical security assessments, penetration tests, or adversarial security assessments
Deep technical experience across operating systems and associated security concepts, including environments such as Windows and Linux
Experience identifying, validating, and assessing vulnerabilities and potential attack paths
Knowledge of common attack techniques, exploitation methods, security vulnerabilities, and defensive controls
Experience with cloud architecture and security concepts across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
Ability to analyze technical security findings and evaluate their potential impact and risk
Experience documenting technical findings, supporting evidence, and remediation recommendations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred:
Experience conducting red-team assessments across complex enterprise environments
Experience with multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
Experience with adversary emulation and penetration testing tools and methodologies
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and related adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
Experience evaluating security assessment results against defined acceptance, release, or safety-gate criteria
Experience working within federal government or other highly regulated environments
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or comparable hands-on offensive security/penetration testing certification strongly preferred; comparable certifications may include GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT), Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS), or equivalent
About steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
Steampunk Digital Consulting - Innovate like a startup, even if you aren't one. We make Chicago thrive
Industry
Advertising Services
Company size
1 employee
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
10
When Steampunk Digital Consulting was established, we committed ourselves to the concept of providing our clients with Unfair Ideas, and we’ve been re-establishing ourselves every day since to deliver the Unfair Ideas that give our clients an unfair advantage. Because we believe that’s what this business requires: a fresh perspective, a new approach, and an interdependent group of people dedicated to taking on whatever new challenge or opportunity the day brings. That’s why we bring a holistic approach to marketing, gathering together the best of all disciplines under one roof. We understand that today’s modern companies need a creative partner that works the way they do: fast, open, and collaboratively. Which, done correctly, is itself a little unfair.
We truly believe in the transformative power of illustration and design and their ability to simplify communications, elevate experiences, engage and inspire people everywhere. Good design and good relationships come from collaboration.
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